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May 18, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam’s Quang Ninh approves first offshore wind project; EI Power to list on Bursa ACE
This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup focuses on new developments in renewable energy and IPO activity. Vietnam’s first offshore wind project in Quang Ninh Province has received government approval, marking another step toward expanding the country’s r
May 14, 2026Malaysia’s EI Power heads for Bursa ACE listing on rising data center demand
EI Power Bhd hits Bursa ACE Market with 98% Q1 revenue from data center power systems and MYR 99.9M order book. Thailand tenders worth MYR 75.3M signal first regional push. Read more on RECCESSARY.
May 12, 2026China’s clean tech exporters ride global energy shock as ASEAN becomes manufacturing base
China's solar exports doubled in March as 50 countries hit record imports. BYD, Chery, Gotion, and Sungrow are simultaneously building Southeast Asia factories. Read more on RECCESSARY.
May 11, 2026Thailand pushes green loans, one-stop permitting for 500 MW residential rooftop solar
Thailand has raised its rooftop solar buyback quota from 90 MW to 500 MW at THB 2.20/kWh under 10-year contracts, while PEA and MEA move to consolidate permits into a one-stop service.
May 11, 2026ASEAN Weekly: ASEAN Summit centers on energy security; Jakarta scales up electric buses, waste-to-energy
This week in ASEAN sustainability developments unfolded amid rising energy security pressures across the region.
May 04, 2026Middle East conflict fuels Malaysia demand for portable solar, sending prices up 20%
Since February, portable solar power station prices in Malaysia have risen 20% and monthly sales have jumped fivefold as households hedge against power disruptions and rising electricity tariffs.
May 04, 2026Vietnam’s power reforms: How DPPA, two-component tariffs are reshaping corporate energy strategy
Vietnam’s power market is moving toward greater liberalization and transparency as the government loosens regulations to let supply and demand play a bigger role in determining electricity prices.
April 30, 2026Philippines’ Retail Aggregation Program grows as Lawson, McDonald’s participate
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is planning to achieve 100% renewable electricity use in the Philippines, with supply set to begin in late May through energy company ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES).
April 29, 2026Repeated delays hit Taiwan’s geothermal goals: Experts call for broader industry participation
Taiwan’s geothermal resources have long been seen as a key pillar of its renewable energy strategy. However, policy targets have shifted repeatedly.
April 28, 2026Indonesia’s $30 billion solar export ambition to Singapore tested by policy risks
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is planning to invest $30 billion to export solar power to Singapore, but progress may hinge on overcoming persistent financing challenges.